The ACT Matrix is an immediately engaging and simple process to promote awareness of self and others for learners of all ages. Using it leads to less stress and happier and healthier classrooms.

This empowering, evidenced based approach was developed by Dr. Kevin Polk, author of several ACT Matrix texts and peer reviewed trainer. It is known world wide as "the workability model" and has endless applications for those who use it.

The Matrix has been field-tested in classrooms and educational programs. It targets all of the core SEL areas naturally. Teachers report that it boosts student achievement, reduces stress, and leads to improved prosocial behavior among learners.

The ACT Matrix ramps up SEL by promoting psychological flexibility, the ability to notice one's actions and use experience to manage difficult impulses and experiences. Using the matrix increases creativity and allows learners to develop their own problem-solving tools.

At the group and classroom level the matrix promotes psychological safety, leading to shared purposes, increased cooperation and collaboration.

The matrix benefits both teachers and students by establishing a shared point of view that facilitates learning and communication. It gets everyone on the same page while allowing for diversity and individual experience. It is highly adaptive and is easily integrated into your daily routines. You spend more time teaching and your students spend more time learning!

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I have a passion for training and presenting the Matrix, known as the "psychological flexibity point of view". 

Matrix training is like bike riding. You learn by practice or doing. As you practice with it you notice what works and the ride becomes smooth and rewarding for you and those you serve.

The Matrix point of view is based on the experience of the user. My live trainings are hands on and designed to leave you with functional tools you can use immediately.

I offer online trainings based on your knowledge and willingness to try out the point of view

Beginner: 

This introduces you to the Matrix point of view. You learn how to set the visual and verbal context, and ask a few powerful and respectful questions that will increase psychological flexibility and learning.

Intermediate

Once you have the basics down you will be introduced to verbal aikido or the art of spinning words that turn diificult conversations toward understanding and solutions.

Advanced

This is for those who want to dive deeper and use the matrix as a unifying intervention to spark creativity and productivity for themselves and those they serve.

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Does your organization or workplace  struggle with morale issues? Are your teams in conflict, hurting or losing steam? The ACT Matrix will help them get unstuck and re-energized. Productivity and renewed commtiments to your mission soon follow.

We will come to your site and show you and your workteams how to move toward shared purposes, neutralize conflicts and increase productivity. Helping teams thrive will also reduce absenteeism and employee turnover.

Training can be tailored to your organization's needs. It centers around  a 3 Step Plan to build consensus , develop workable goals and monitor results over time.

Step 1 

How to use the Prosocial Matrix to develop shared purposes for work teams, identify obstacles and boost morale.

STEP 2

How to move past sticking points using verbal aikido to reduce conflicts and self-sabotage within teams.

STEP 3

We teach you how to fish on your own so that you and your team can use the prosocial matrix process as on ongoing tool to move toward your goals.

Our style is active and enagaging.  We will work with you to get the results you want. You will have the tools you need to implement immediate and lasting change.

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